Home Inspections in
San Marcos, TX
San Marcos Homes and Who Buys Them
San Marcos is a Hays County college town, home to Texas State University, and a large share of its houses are rented out. That makes it a market for investors and parents buying for students as much as for families, and a house that has been a rental for years often has a long list of small repairs and changes that nobody wrote down.
Around downtown and the older neighborhoods near campus you will find homes that have been updated many times over the decades. Along the I-35 corridor, new subdivisions keep growing between San Marcos and New Braunfels, with homes that are built quickly and deserve a careful look before closing and again before the builder’s warranty runs out.
Water is the other thing to think about here. The San Marcos and Blanco rivers run through the area, and low-lying parts of town have flooded in heavy storms. Grading, drainage and any signs of past water get close attention on every San Marcos inspection.
Common Findings in San Marcos Homes
Every inspection visually evaluates the home's major systems and components. These are the conditions we pay extra attention to around San Marcos.
Rentals and Investment Homes
Many San Marcos houses have been rentals. We look past fresh paint for deferred maintenance, quick repairs and do-it-yourself changes, and a renter's inspection documents a rental's condition.
New Builds
New subdivisions along I-35 are built fast. A new construction inspection and an 11-month warranty inspection help get defects to the builder while it still has to fix them.
Drainage and Low Ground
Low-lying areas near the San Marcos and Blanco rivers have flooded before. We note grading, gutters and signs of past water around the foundation and in the home.
Foundation Movement
Clay soils swell and shrink with the seasons. We note cracks, sloped floors, sticking doors and drainage that sends water toward the slab.
Thermal Imaging Included
Thermal imaging is included at no extra cost and is used as a supplemental tool to help spot moisture, missing insulation and other conditions the eye can miss.
Pools and Spas
Add a pool and spa inspection for a visual check of the pool and spa components and equipment.
Buying a new build? See our new construction and 11-month warranty inspections. Read about foundation problems in Central Texas, or see the full list of inspection services.
San Marcos Inspection Questions
- Do you inspect homes in San Marcos?
- Yes. San Marcos is one of the areas True South Home Inspection serves, along with New Braunfels, San Antonio, Schertz and Converse. Call 737-414-2364 if you are not sure whether your address is in range.
- I am buying a house to rent out. What should I order?
- Start with a full residential inspection so you know the condition of the roof, foundation and major systems before you close. Between tenants, a renter's inspection or a maintenance inspection keeps track of the home's condition.
- How soon will I get my report?
- You receive a detailed digital report with clear photos and easy-to-understand comments, typically within 24 hours of the inspection.
- What standards does the inspection follow?
- Every residential inspection follows the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) Standards of Practice and is performed by Kevin Cearley, TREC Licensed Professional Inspector #24687 and InterNACHI Certified.
Want the details first? See what your inspection covers and a sample report, or our San Antonio page.
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